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| "The descent of grace, virtue and light onto the physical plane." -Dr. Arthur Waite |
By Judy Jennings © Copyright 2012
The forces found in The
Magician are those that propel the personality and guide it through the human
condition, or as Paul Case so eloquently puts it, “This superior phase of the
human consciousness is the initiator, the conductor of human personality
through the maze of life”. Much
can be understood about this card through the meaning of its number. One is the number of self-conscious
awareness, inception and focus.
The Magician represents rational intelligence, willpower, and all other
functions of the left hemisphere of the human brain.
The symbolism in this card
refers to both our desire to control the natural environment and our need to be
a part of it. This important theme
carries on throughout the entire major arcana. The tools of the Magician are basic to survival and
represent the four suits as well.
Arms outstretched towards heaven and earth indicate an understanding of
the human life a as a channel for the expression of higher ideals. Dr. Case made a good point when he
noted that “Magic is simply the ancient name for science”.
In addition to representing
the universal forces that are expressed in the four suits, the survival kit on
the table in front of the Magician represents the basics: Light (Wands), water (Cups), air
(Swords), and food (Pentacles).
The four corners and the four elements are indicated. According to Case, these tools
correspond to four ancient esoteric admonitions as well, and together, sum up
the application of occult law:
Wands: TO WILL
Cups: TO KNOW
Swords: TO
DARE
Pentacles: TO
BE SILENT
“Occult means ‘hidden’, and
one of the first duties of a practical occultist is the practice of
silence…Concentration is the great secret of the magical art.” -Paul Case. Applied to Tarot, this idea suggests that time spent in
quiet contemplation of the cards will add greatly to the depth of your
understanding.
Intense focus and
concentration is indeed the theme of The Magician. This aspect of the personality is charged with the correct use
of the tools in order to ensure survival.
Control of desires and freedom of choice are indicated by the cultivated
red roses and the removable outer red robe. The ease with which the robe can be shed is a statement that
self-consciousness may enter into action, or abstain, depending on
circumstances.
The Magician symbolizes the
human intellect at its best.
Arthur Waite, creator of the Rider-Waite deck, describes its forces as
“The descent of grace, virtue and light onto the physical plane”.
In a reading, a person represented by The Magician will be highly intelligent, independent and ambitious. This is a gifted speaker, good communicator and someone with the capacity for motivating others. A keen business instinct is indicated, as is a strong desire for knowledge with a practical application. A calculated risk or the initiation of a project may be suggested. The beginning of a matter that will require close attention is a possibility. Strength of will may be required.
In a reading, a person represented by The Magician will be highly intelligent, independent and ambitious. This is a gifted speaker, good communicator and someone with the capacity for motivating others. A keen business instinct is indicated, as is a strong desire for knowledge with a practical application. A calculated risk or the initiation of a project may be suggested. The beginning of a matter that will require close attention is a possibility. Strength of will may be required.
Meditate on The Magician to
improve your power of Concentration.
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